is typically described as continuously aching or throbbing. Some people also have periodic jabs of pain in addition to the more constant discomfort. The level of pain can be intense, and similar to a migraine
There are several symptoms of nerve pain. Such as the inability to sense chest pain, over sweating, feeling light headed, dry eyes and mouth, constipation, weakness, paralysis, pain, and sensitivity. It all depends on the type of nerve pain that you have.
"Depending upon the type of nerve pain, some symptoms could include numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, and decreased sensations. Some types of nerve pain can cause the patient to not feel chest pain, cause increased sweating, or bladder dysfunction."
There are many symptoms that can justify whether or not you have neuropathy. A few commons signs are: excessive thirst, also one who had the disease neuropathy would have a noticeable pain throughout their body.
The pain typically begins in the lower area of the neck and spreads upward in a "ram's horn" pattern on the side of the head. Ultimately, the entire scalp and forehead can be painful
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The periodic nature of mild occipital neuralgia usually does not interfere with daily life. The prognosis for persons with more severe occipital neuralgia is also good, as the pain is usually lessened or eliminated by treatment.
From the treatment it appears that a massage therapist would be beneficial. Chiropractic care can also help to alleviate the symptoms of O.N.
If your doctor has told you that you can exercise with occipital neuralgia, then yes, it is usually possible, however most physicians will caution you not to do certain movements, etc. For advice, always seek the help of a physician or qualified headache specialist.
Although statistics indicating the frequency of persons with occipital neuralgia are unknown, the condition is more frequent in females than males.
Treatment usually consists attempting to relieve the pain. This often involves a massage to relax the muscles in the area of the occipital nerves. Bed rest may relieve acute pain.
Chiropractors offer great help in the treatment of occipital neuralgia. These experts are skilled in providing treatment for the spinal column and nervous system. They use various treatment methods to relieve their symptoms. Plus, they give quick relief by reducing inflammation and irritation of the occipital nerve. The sacro-occipital technique (SOT) is a type of chiropractor who specializes in treating pain by improving spine alignment. They also help relieve any chronic pain. When it comes to occipital neuralgia, it can help due to the tight muscles that can cause discomfort and pain. So, there are fewer chances of getting occipital neuralgia if you have a treatment from a chiropractor. But, if you feel pain in your neck and head after chiropractic therapy, then you should seek medical help promptly.
i had neuralgia and i felt a burning sensation down one side of my face, slight pain in my ear and at the back of my head.
The symptoms of Neuralgia include spontaneous pain that can be burning or throbbing to stabbing or piercing. This pain can be caused by a simple touch of the skin or a change in temperature and it can spread through the body.
If the steroids did not work there are a couple of possibilities: - First, how was your occipital neuralgia diagnosed? Occipital neuralgia implies damage to the nerves that innervate the dermatomes of your head (occipital nerves), from trauma, tumor, etc. That being said, the first possibility is that you were misdiagnosed. Is it possible that you are simply sufering from tension-type headaches or another syndrome that has similar symptoms? Steroids may not be effective for tension-type headaches, and this might explain why they didnt work. If this is the case then chiropractic can almost certainly help, as it is very effective for tension-type headaches. - Second, steroids do not always work, and you may speak to your medical doctor about a nerve block instead. If you want to avoid drugs then you may consider trying a chiropractor even if the diagnosis was correct. There is almost no risk to chiropractic treatment and it has been shown repeatedly in the literature to be an effective pain reliever. Give it a try, you can aways try something else again if it doesn't work.
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia causes sudden, intense pains in the throat, mouth, tongue, jaw, ear, and neck. The pains have been described as excruciating and electric shock-like.
Have you researched Occipital Neuralgia. I have it and know other who do and we have those symptoms. I suggest you "image" google Occipital neuralgia and I think it may help you with your question. I found a support board through mdjunction for C2/Occipital neuralgia with fellow sufferers.